• Bill Harrell passes

    Larry Stephenson shared some sad news... I'm sorry to report that Bill Harrell passed away this afternoon at 4:10 p.m. at his home in Davidisonville, MD. Viewing with be Sunday evening (6/28) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship Church,

  • Bill Harrell suffers a stroke

    Larry Stephenson shared this unfortunate story about Bill Harrell, one of the pioneers of bluegrass music. His work with Don Reno & The Tennessee Cutups after the departure of Don's original partner Red Smiley resulted in some truly classic bluegrass

  • 20 Years of The Larry Stephenson Band

    Larry Stephenson is putting the finishing touches on a 20th Anniversary CD with The Larry Stephenson Band, which will be released on Pinecastle Records. Has it really been that long? The primary tracking started in late October of '08 at Ben

  • Welcome Falon Whysper!

    Larry and Dreama Stephenson welcomed their baby girl to the world last Saturday. Falon Whysper Sidney Stephenson was born on the morning of April 25, weighing in at 6 lbs, and standing 18'' tall. Hearty congratulations to Larry and Dreama, who had

  • Bluegrass Jamboree DVD from Pinecastle

    Pinecastle Records has put together a DVD compilation from their many hours of live video footage, which they have released as Bluegrass Jamboree. The 60 minute DVD contains live performances from some of the top names on the label, including The

  • Band trading deadline moves

    As always seems to happen this time of year, a number of top bluegrass bands are making personnel changes. Aaron McDaris is leaving The Grascals, and Kristin Scott Benson will be leaving Larry Stephenson's band to accept the job. She will

  • Vicki Simmons benefit show

    A benefit concert is scheduled for next weekend (11/16) for popular Kentucky musician and singer, Vicki Simmons, who suffered a stroke while hospitalized for treatment of a brain aneurysm during the summer of 2008. Vicki was a founding member of The

  • Larry and Dreama + 1

    Larry Stephenson has announced that he and his wife Dreama are expecting their first child. Dreama has been an active participant in the family business, doing the majority of Larry's photography, plus graphic and web design since before they were married. Congratulations

  • Larry Stephenson on Studio Special

    The Larry Stephenson Band will be Kyle Cantrell's guest for this week's edition of Studio Special on XM Satellite Radio's Bluegrass Junction. Larry will both discuss and perform music from his new Gospel CD, Thankful, released this March on Pinecastle